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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.94, 139.23 and 62.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.94, 139.23 and 62.07 is: 92.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.94 : 139.23 = 62.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.94/139.23 = 62.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.94x = 139.23 × 62.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.94x = 8,642.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,642.01/92.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.98

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